Legumes
Calories in boiled beans
A usual portion of boiled beans is 1 cup (about 180 g). That has about 211 calories, 14.2 g protein, 27.9 g carbs and 1.4 g fat.
Also called: bijanjaalo, ebijanjaalo, maharagwe
Common in: Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda
In 1 cup (about 180 g)
Calories
211
Protein
14.2 g
Carbs
27.9 g
Fat
1.4 g
Nutrition by portion size
Carbs here are the carbs your body can use for energy. Fiber is listed on its own.
| Portion | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Fiber |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (about 180 g) | 211 | 14.2 g | 27.9 g | 1.4 g | 14.6 g |
| 1 ladle (about 150 g) | 176 | 11.9 g | 23.3 g | 1.2 g | 12.1 g |
| 100 g | 117 | 7.9 g | 15.5 g | 0.8 g | 8.1 g |
How it fits into your day
A usual portion, 1 cup (about 180 g), is about 11% of a 2,000-calorie day. 2,000 calories is a common reference point, not a rule: your own needs depend on your size, your age and how active you are. Work out your own daily target.
Where these numbers come from
A person on the Nutrio team has checked these numbers against the source below.
Source: KEFCT 2018 code 03029 'Beans, kidney, dry, unsoaked, boiled, drained (without salt)'. Kenya Food Composition Tables 2018 (FAO/Govt of Kenya), http://www.fao.org/3/i8897en/I8897EN.pdf
On Nutrio’s food list as: Beans, red kidney, boiled (plain, drained). See how the whole list is sourced.
Common questions
- How many calories are in boiled beans?
- A usual portion, 1 cup (about 180 g), has about 211 calories. That works out to 117 calories per 100 g.
- How much protein is in boiled beans?
- A usual portion, 1 cup (about 180 g), has about 14.2 g of protein, or 7.9 g per 100 g.
- Are these numbers exact?
- No. They are averages. The real amount changes with the recipe, how much oil goes in, and how big the portion is, so use them as a good guide for a normal serving.
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